With a sleepy pregnant woman on my side, I drove towards the hospital with ease. Also a bit excited since we’re going to find out the gender of the twins. Although Leo and I already knew that they are going to be boys.
It was rare for the Ranallo bloodline to give birth to a girl. Cara was the only woman in our generation. Before that, it was our grandmother.
“Amore, wake up. We’re here.” I started to carefully unfasten her seatbelt as she was slowly opening her eyes.
“Do you want me to carry you?” I said as she was staring at me groggily.
She immediately pinched my cheek so hard. “Amore, these days I have already bruises all over my body. Maybe the next
Hailynn“Thank you for coming here, Lara. Dante doesn’t want me to leave this house for now.”“It’s okay. I think this is better since I get to see you living a good life. Ethan would be so happy for you.”My smile was sincere and full. “You think so?”The weather is very good and nice today so I took her to our patio and decided to have our meeting here. One of the maids prepared tea and treats for us. Dante must’ve been the one to ask her to do it.She nodded vehemently. “Of course. The last time I saw you, you were so depressed. I know I made an excuse to let you continue the
DanteIt was one of those days that Hailynn and I just wanted to stay in bed and succumb to laziness. It was one of her moods and I was willing to accompany her.“Dante.” She muttered against my chest. She had her head laid on my chest, arm around my waist and one leg crossing over mine.“Hmmn?” My eyes were still close as I responded.“I’m sorry if I held you back with your club opening.”My eyes opened immediately looking at her. “That was weeks ago, amore. Why did you suddenly bring that up?” I asked in curiosity.
How long has she been here? How long has she been listening?“Amore…” I called despite my dumbfounded state. I could hear myself almost begging for her.She gave me a weak smile and shook his head. She then whirled around and walked off. Leo studied her with a worried look and shifted his eyes to me.I nodded at him to go after her. He understood my signal right away and followed Hailynn for me.I turned my attention towards Vassily who was slowly getting up from the ground. I scowled at him. “How dare you jeopardize our relationship?” I growled.“Jeopardize?” He scoffs before wiping the blood that dr
Chapter 28-36“Don’t make me come there, Vassily. War will arise if you do not listen to me.” Cara dared.Vassily only gritted his teeth at my sister’s blatant response.Vassily then chuckled. “Don’t make me laugh, Cara. You risk for war because of Angelo’s idiotic choices.”“Whatever makes my brother happy, I will support it. Even if I break our alliance. Sol is my blood. That’s all that matters.”He closes his eyes in frustration and looks away.“I better hear news that you’re going home tomorrow.” The line went d
Dante“You know Vassily’s not the only one who’s going to trouble you.”I sighed while rubbing my face with an open palm. “I know.”“Nonetheless, he’s right. Sol is a name either they fear or adore and they will find the one who owns it. I don’t think you don’t know what happens after that.”“I know.” I mused. “You can’t stay here, Leo. I can’t let you drag down with me. Just because I quit doesn’t mean you have to.”He snorts in response. It held sarcasm and amusement at the same time. “What the hell are you saying, Angelo? Just b
Hailynn“For the millionth time, amore, no.”“Dante-”“No. No means no. For God’s sake, amore, you’re almost eight months along. You can hardly work on your own.”“That’s why you’re going with me.” I insisted.“No.” He answered flatly.I gave him a pout and my famous puppy dog eyes that I realized during my pregnancy that it works against him. I can get whatever I want with these eyes.“Oh, no. Don’t give me that look. It’s n
My ears perked up as my heated gaze burned towards Hailynn’s direction. I unconsciously strode towards her direction.“Hey, hey. Give her some privacy, will ya. She’s speaking to her family.” Leo said as he stopped me by grabbing my arm.“Oh, please.” I shake off his hand. “Her parents are mine as well.” I resisted a grin while trying so hard to get mad at amore mio.Why the hell does she always make me feel this way? Make me mad and then fall in love with her even more right after.He smiled while shaking his head. “Is this the time where Americans would usually say ‘you’re whipped’?”
HailynnAmy and Zoey burst into the door, squealing their lungs out as they approached me.“Oh my god! I can’t believe you have twin boys, Hailynn!” Amy exclaimed as she went straight to my baby which I held in my arms. The other twin was carried by Dante who stood just beside me.I just had labor hours ago. It was Leo’s girlfriend, Veda, who helped me as I popped out the twins. Actually, she’s still not Leo’s girlfriend. I just say it cause it embarrasses Leo. Also, the beautiful doctor was letting me tease our handsome Leo.I felt refreshed when I slept right after. As soon as I woke up, Dante let me hold the baby as he carried the other one lovingly. H
Cara“Ciao… fratello mio.”Vassily stilled at the sound of my voice. The door of his office paused midway from closing, his hand froze.I smirked at his reaction. I never caught him by surprise despite my random appearance.“Is something the matter, Vassily?” The tone of my voice was smug and teasing and I knew he noticed that even with his back facing me.He slowly turned around, eyebrows knitted together in a frown. “What are you doing here, Cara?” He sauntered towards his desk, not happy that I was the one occupying it. “What are you doing here?” I returned his question with conviction. “Of all places you have business with, it had to be England, huh. Couldn’t you be more obvious enough?”“I thought I was trying to be.” He retorted mockingly, arms crossed in front of his chest as he stood in front of his desk. “You know what, why don’t you just answer my question instead considering you already know mine.”I let out a sardonic smirk. “Let her go.”For the first time in my life, I
Seeing that she wasn’t moving from her spot, I got up and strolled towards her. Sleep abandoned me as soon as I saw her.I stopped a foot away from her. I reached for her face and paused midway when she looked away, evading my touch. I was caught by surprise but I didn’t think deeply of it. I knew she had a long night. I didn’t want to be naggy about it. Being with her is all that I need.“I’ll prepare a bath for you.”Cara stripped her clothes as soon as the water was warm, filled with her favorite scent. I longed to join her in the bathtub. By the cold look on her face, she wasn’t in the mood. She didn’t even care to wipe the blood off her face. She just sat there submerged in the water. Ignoring my overthinking, I stripped off my clothes and braved myself to join her. As soon as I settled myself behind her, I washed off the stain from her face and body. All the while, she was still and I wondered what’s on her mind why she was acting like this. I hoped it wasn’t because of me beca
“Why are you staring at me like that?” Franco asked while munching on his breakfast that I had made for him. I guess I was used to cooking for them back in New York. When I saw him coming into the kitchen, I offered him breakfast right away.He was smirking when he asked and I knew he knew why I’m staring at him like that.“You deliberately sent me right in to him, didn’t you?” I crossed my arms to my chest.“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” He was trying to act innocent but his eyes said differently.“What if that guy murdered me in here in cold blood? He looks like he won’t hesitate to kill me.” I said to make him feel guilty.“And yet you weren’t even hesitant to show your possessiveness.” He teases. Warmth spread all over my face at his comeback. He sighs before speaking seriously this time. “Truthfully, he was already getting on our nerves. He pissed off most of the men here. If he wasn’t our boss’ business partner, we would’ve slit his throat.”“And why exactly isn’t Car
“You’re right. I am not.” I answered, studying him. “I’m sorry. Are you looking for Cara? I’ll go get her-”He cut me off by abruptly standing and taking his steps until he reached my front. I felt pissed at the blatant disrespect.“You must be one of her playthings. Is that why she denies me?” He said it so calmly as if he didn’t just insult me. His eyes were scathing and searching for something that he knew he’s better at. I clenched my fists, controlling my anger. Who the fuck is this guy? In the back of my mind, I have a hunch why he’s here and who he is in her life. “Excuse me? Who the fuck are you anyway to say that?” I almost growled at him. If I’m not careful, I don’t know what he's going to do. If he’s Cara’s guest then he must be some big shot working with her. And this guy obviously has a thing for my woman. It was too late to realize that I already let out a cuss. He scowled at me and in the next second, he raised his arm obviously to hit me but stopped midair when Cara
“What?” He exclaimed as he pulled away from me with wide eyes. As if he had forgotten our mind blowing orgasm. “You love me?”I roll my eyes before replying. “I have always been in love with you. It's the reason why I easily spread my legs for you.”“Can you be serious for once?” He said with a frown. I knew he was doubting my answer.I laugh. “I assure you I’m serious about that.”He then pulled away to sit up. I moaned at the feeling when he withdrew his shaft from me. I grabbed his neck and pulled him back against me with a shattering kiss. He succumbed for a few seconds but then pulled away again and quickly sat up. “Cara, please… I really want to talk. You telling me you love me changes everything. I came here to say goodbye to you completely. I decided to accept that you will never feel the same way. But then this happened and here you are telling me you love me too.” I could see tears glistening in his eyes as he rambled. I sighed. “Is that so?” I paused for a second before c
I stare at her in shock. My tongue was lost for words. I tried to gather myself to speak and when I opened my mouth— she beat me to it by pressing her lips to mine. She pulled me closer, devouring my mouth like a hungry predator. I was still in shock and the fact that she suddenly kissed me, it took a while to register what was happening. It was too good to be true. I had to make sure so I pulled away.I pushed her gently. I felt the separation of our lips. It must be real. “Wait… Cara.” I watched her in a daze with my cheeks all flushed. My eyes traveled to every part of her face, especially her lips. Fuck.I’m kind of disappointed. She’s looking at me the same way she looked at me before she kissed me. Cold and unbothered. The kiss made me expect something… but I guess I was wrong.But then she pulled me again for a kiss– a hungry passionate one. I was taken aback by the force. I was overwhelmed, confused. I didn’t know what to do. I already said goodbye and this is not the respo
“Cara… please.” My voice is begging and desperate. She tightens her hold on my throat, I wheezed in both pain and surprise. She never goes beyond just holding my neck. This was the first time she instilled pain while holding me, not unless she’s furious. Do my feelings enrage her? Tears pooled in my eyes at the realization. She doesn’t feel the same way. She doesn’t want me.My hand clasped her wrist in an unhurried motion. I nodded at her. “I’ll go.” She then let me go.I stare at her for a while. Her cold look squeezed my heart in agony. I never thought I could love a woman this way. I couldn’t even fight with all I’ve got. What’s even my all when this woman already has everything… a lot more than I have? What’s a simple man like me offer her? Love is simply not enough.Wordlessly, I turned around. I stopped short as my hand clasped the handle. I remembered one of the small reasons why I was also adamant to be here. “By the way, please transfer the shares to your name. The company
I got up early in the morning for our usual run. A few weeks ago, Leandro offered to continue my training. He told me it would be good to vent out my emotions through sparring in which I agree. It also keeps me physically fit and maintains my shape.Ever since they started to convince me to go out and stop jailing myself inside my room, I’ve been out most of the time, hanging out with them, especially with Leandro. The guy was fun to be with. On the other hand, Damian had started calling him dad. He teased me that I should start to call him dad, too, which I tried. Both of us froze at the fact that it sounded uncomfortable and hilarious. Our relationship was leaning towards friendship rather than a father and son. We laughed about it and agreed that it’s better to call him by his name. Leandro calling me son doesn’t share the same feeling though so sometimes he calls me that. I’m also ashamed to admit that I’m slacking off at work. I only work a few hours a day and sometimes not. Iro
Weeks have gone by, my thoughts of her never wavered. I thought maybe a part of me has moved on by now. Whether it’d be big or small. And yet it felt like nothing had changed, I still feel the same way about her… deeply and irrevocably. Why can’t I love her any less?On the bright side, my relationship with Leandro was growing better. After I walked out of our talk that day in the park, he still came after me. He was relentless. He didn’t stop until he conveyed what he wanted to say. Even though I refuse to believe it, he still hinted that there was a reason why Cara did what she did and it was for my benefit and so as for my family. This is probably one of the reasons why it’s so hard for me to move on, aside from the fact that she’s my first everything. I’ve never desired anyone as much as I desired her. Even my feelings for Amilia couldn’t compare to her. I wasn’t this obsessed and sulky when I had feelings for her for a longer time. Mom was so happy that we were able to bond ag